NOVI LIGURE FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Cellar Secrets and an Art-Strewn Vineyard: Two Hours of Biodynamic Tasting and a Light Lunch at Novi Ligure
A two-hour guided visit to the cellar and ancient vineyards with a tasting of three La Raia labels paired with a light lunch, followed by a stroll along the Sentiero dell'arte—practical guidance for planning the visit.
Cellar Secrets and an Art-Strewn Vineyard: Two Hours of Biodynamic Tasting and a Light Lunch at Novi Ligure.
Just outside Novi Ligure, Tenimenti Rossi Cairo's estate opens its cellar and oldest vineyards for an intimate, two-hour exploration of biodynamic and organic winemaking. The visit combines a technical look in the winery with a tasting of La Raia labels and a light regional lunch, then eases into a contemplative walk along the Sentiero dell'arte where site-specific works by Fondazione La Raia punctuate the rows of vines.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A focused tasting of La Raia's organic expressions
The tasting features three La Raia labels selected to showcase the estate's organic and biodynamic approach to vinification, presented in the cellar where production methods are explained.
A light regional lunch that frames the tasting
A light lunch accompanies the tasting: insalata di farro and sautéed vegetables, local salumi and cheeses with the estate's organic honeys, lasagnette alle verdure from the garden, canestrelli di Gavi and coffee.
Sentiero dell'arte: vineyards threaded with site-specific works
After the tasting and lunch, the program leaves time to walk through the vineyards along the 'Sentiero dell'arte', discovering the site-specific installations curated by Fondazione La Raia.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
The cadence is deliberate: a guided descent into the cellar to discuss organic and biodynamic vinification, a seated tasting of three estate labels paired with a composed light lunch, then an unhurried stroll through the estate's oldest vines on the Art Path—an experience designed to balance technical detail and sensory discovery in roughly two hours.
THE WINE
A focused tasting of La Raia's organic expressions
The tasting features three La Raia labels selected to showcase the estate's organic and biodynamic approach to vinification, presented in the cellar where production methods are explained.
THE LUNCH
A light regional lunch that frames the tasting
A light lunch accompanies the tasting: insalata di farro and sautéed vegetables, local salumi and cheeses with the estate's organic honeys, lasagnette alle verdure from the garden, canestrelli di Gavi and coffee.
THE LANDSCAPE
Sentiero dell'arte: vineyards threaded with site-specific works
After the tasting and lunch, the program leaves time to walk through the vineyards along the 'Sentiero dell'arte', discovering the site-specific installations curated by Fondazione La Raia.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this visit—and who should plan otherwise.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The visit lasts approximately 2 hours.
Guided cellar tour, tasting of three La Raia wines, a light lunch (first course, local salumi and cheeses with organic honeys, vegetable lasagnette, canestrelli di Gavi, and coffee) and time to walk the Sentiero dell'arte.
The experience is available in Italian and English and is run for groups of up to 15 people.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the visit last?
The visit has a duration of approximately 2 hours.
What is included in the tasting and lunch?
The program includes a tasting of three La Raia labels and a light lunch: insalata di farro, sautéed vegetables, local salumi and cheeses with the estate's organic honeys, lasagnette alle verdure, canestrelli di Gavi and coffee.
What are the rates?
Adult rate (18+): €50; Children (0–16): €20; Group driver: €35.
Is there an age limit?
The visit is available from 0 years of age (suitable for all ages), with a specific children's rate up to 16 years.
How many people can participate?
The activity accommodates up to 15 people per booking.
In which languages is the visit offered?
The visit is available in both Italian and English.